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ELEC. DE OVO

ELEC. DE OVO

Description

This urn–shaped drug container has a wide mouth and applied flared foot. The paint has been applied with the cold paint technique in the rococo style. The white escutcheon is outlined in gold and framed with vines of red and blue flowers, and is marked, ELEC DE OVO"

Jars 1991.0664.405 through 1991.0664.0408 contained electuaries, blends of various herbs, water, honey and sugar to form a paste. Electarium de ovo is an electuary made from eggs and other ingredients that was used as an antidote to poison or to combat the plague.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

18th century

Physical Description

glass (overall material)

paint (overall material)

paper (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 10.8 cm x 8.8 cm; 4 1/4 in x 3 15/32 in

ID Number

1991.0664.0406

catalog number

M-05555

accession number

1991.0664

collector/donor number

SAP 267

catalog number

1991.0664.0406

Credit Line

Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company